Just dropping an entry to announce that, as reported by Deadline, Lily Collins, who starred in The Blind Side and the upcoming Priest**, has been cast to play Clary in the movie adaptation of City of Bones. The producers and director have worked with her before and say great things, and I have to admit right now I haven't seen The Blind Side but am obviously going to go out and watch it NOW.

She is completely adorable and looks right for Clary to me:

[and with curly hair!]

And now, of course, as this article notes, presumably the speculation about who plays Jace will begin in earnest . . .

** And apparently is also famous for dating Taylor Lautner — did I know this? No, but my readers apparently know everything. :)

ETA: There are now 590 comments on the post and I think 589 mention Alex Pettyfer. We get it. Really, we do! It would be hard to miss. Just a reminder that I don't have any influence over casting!

Wow, her look is perfect! I've seen The Blind Side and she's a pretty good actress, definitely a must see movie. :) I can't WAIT to see my favorite series on the big screen, move over stupid Twilight movies, Cassandra is taking over!

I don't know her as an actress because I have never seen her act before, but I do know she is the daughter of Phil Collins. It will be nice to see how her acting is. I do think she might be a good Clary, I do hope that they pick someone really good to be Jace. It is nice of you to bring movie information to your fans I appreciate it. =)I will be optimistic and give her the chance.